I've blown off saturday night plans so will be riding the afternoon on saturday and all day sunday at Sunshine. What Avi gear do I need for the dive as I'm going to hire it tomorrow morning. This is kit list at the Calgary outdoor centre:

What is a beacon going to do if you dont know how to use it? Or when in panic you forget, miss or screw up a step? i wouldn't play in BC before i get some avalanche training. Just because there is a gate to it doesn't mean its safe.

What is a beacon going to do if you dont know how to use it? Or when in panic you forget, miss or screw up a step? i wouldn't play in BC before i get some avalanche training. Just because there is a gate to it doesn't mean its safe.

It's more important your buddy knows how it works than you (assuming it is you that is in trouble). At the top of Wawa lift at Sunshine is a test place, so you can practice.